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Living in Saundersfoot: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Saundersfoot scores 47/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the SA69 postcode district, Saundersfoot ranks 3rd. It scores 5 points below the SA69 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Also scoring 80 or better: environment (85). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA69 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
874.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↑ 1146% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 2529% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 926% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 663% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Paddock 28 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 28 crimes
  3. 3 Strawberry Gardens 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital50.6 mi
Weston General Hospital78.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital83.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust43 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Pembrokeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 102 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate45.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired38.9%Student3%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
66
Council tax Pembrokeshire · 2025-26
A £1,373
B £1,602
C £1,831
D £2,060
E £2,518
F £2,976
G £3,433
H £4,120
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Saundersfoot 1.1 mi
Kilgetty 1.6 mi
Tenby 2.5 mi
J48 M4 27.4 mi
J49 M4 27.5 mi
J48 M4 27.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 29
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £330,000 29
Detached £410,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£235k £336k £439k £540k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

New Hedges and Twy Cross 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wooden 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Pleasant Valley 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Kilgetty 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Begelly 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Broadmoor 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tenby 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Broom (Pembrokeshire) 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Penally 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
St Florence 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ludchurch 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Templeton 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saundersfoot a nice place to live?

Saundersfoot has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Saundersfoot is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Saundersfoot?

Saundersfoot has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Saundersfoot?

The current median house price in Saundersfoot is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £410,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Saundersfoot

SA69 52 ⇄

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